The Secret Life of Bees

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Overall 4.5 star rating4.69 of 5 (by 35 users)



The Secret Life of Bees Review Summary

After seeing The Secret Life of Bees, reviewers are saying that the film stays "true to the book" by Sue Monk Kidd that spent some time on the New York Times bestseller list. Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, and Alicia Keys star in this movie about women "finding love and acceptance in a country that wants the same." Recollecting The Secret Life of Bees, reviewers aren't "sure if there are enough words to describe how how wonderful this movie is." It becomes a "rite of passage movie" for both a teenage girl and a young woman. Fans of the film appreciated what the female stars brought to the film, mentioning that their performances felt like "a cozy blanket." The fans who have enjoyed both The Secret Life of Bees book and movie feel you should experience both to capture everything this story represents.
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a fan of clever plots, film lover, movie lover, DVD collector, character-lover, waiting for the DVD, watching chick flicks, watching with kids

OCT
19
2008

I'm dedicating this review to Ms. Meri because every time I saw the previews for this movie for some reason I would think of her because of all of her Burt's Bees products reviews.  Ms. Meri maybe you will add this bee product to your reviews too;+)

I'm not sure if there are enough words to describe just how wonderful this movie is.  I had some cousins come in from Maryland for the weekend and the girls decided we wanted to hang out for a while.  We opted for a movie and had to pick something that would be appropriate for my 12-year-old cousin Cheyenne to watch.  We figured that since Dakota...

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5 star rating
2009 VIP
GigiandAdonai
Luvs2Dance, SC



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film lover, an infrequent movie goer

NOV
7
2008
The Secret Life of Bees is a rite of passage movie, for a teenage girl, as well as for a young woman. Both of these individuals need to leave the place where life is not happening, in order to go to a better place. This movie is set during the middle of the civil rights movement, although, not in the direct center of it.

The story behind The Secret Life of Bees is a tragic, as well as an exciting one. There is much to follow in the plot of the movie, as well as ideas that are left to the imagination of the viewer. The movie is based on the book by the author, Sue Monk Kidd, which seems to be a good...
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4 star rating
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SugarCookie
Huntington Station, NY



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watching chick flicks

NOV
10
2008

My friends and I recently decided to have a Girl's Night Out and headed to the movies.  We decided upon the movie The Secret Life of Bees. 

I had read the book and highly suggested going to see the movie.  I loved the book and hoped that the movie would live up to the powerfulness of the book. 

The movie lived up to everything that the book was. 

I was drawn into the movie from the very beginning.  The poignant story was magically brought onto the screen by the wonderful actresses.

I would definitely recommend seeing this movie!!


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4 star rating
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dmarie1517
Louisville, KY



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DVD collector, a movie buff, forty something, film lover, waiting for the DVD, watching chick flicks, long-time computer user, budget conscious

MAY
1
2009

I read the book first years before the movie myself. The book was a part of our city's 300th anniversary as a city wide reading program for adults. I cannot say whether or not it came off or not, but I hope so because the book was a good one.I have been noticing the book around, and decided that this was as good a time to read it which I did and found it an enjoyable read;  When I found out that the movie was coming out this past fall, I anxiously waited to see it, and took myself out one evening to do so. And though I found the film good, It stuck pretty close to the book itself; but was a bit...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
savvynlady
Mobile, AL



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a believer of fate, a storyteller, Movie Reviewer, A Big Giant Sap

NOV
25
2008
Sometimes you watch a movie that touches you in ways you don't expect, and The Secret Life of Bees did just that with me. I knew from the promotional materials that I would like this film, but I didn't know how much it would affect me. I was glad I picked up a few napkins at the concession stand when I got my Diet Coke. I put them to good use mopping up my tears. Even on the drive home, I was still absolutely sobbing, sobbing over the film and everything it ended up representing to me.

I haven't had the opportunity to read the book that The Secret Life of Bees is based on yet, but I'm told it's...
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5 star rating
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LauraBelle
South Elgin, IL



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NOV
3
2008
The Secret Life of Bees is a movie worth going to the theatre to see.  One of my close friends & I went together to the first showing here and ... it will bring you to tears.  The previous reviewer gave a very accurate review of all of the details. 
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5 star rating
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atlanta2ny
Stone Mountain, GA



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film lover

JUL
5
2009

This movie was very good. It had award winning actors such as Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, & Dakota Fanning. Secret Life of Bees is a movie about a girl trying to find her place, to be in a place where she truly belongs. He father wasn't giving it to her so it was up to her to find out. I love this movie!!! Everytime I cry when watching a movie, it's because I find something in it that I can relate to: a character, a situation, a choice. I see myself in it and the tears don't wait to start coming down like rain. I like to cry when watching a movie, and it's always a sign that the...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
memyselfandi1
Kansas City, MO



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into action flicks, a serious student

AUG
24
2009

The movie, "The Secret Life of Bees" did not receive a good review in our local paper.  I always read the reviews so that I have a starting point on assessing the movie. I usually do not let their opinions determine whether I watch the movie or not.  I like this movie.  It was about women helping women.  It was about family and the realities of life.  There were some sad moments but they were portrayed in a manner that could be viewed by anyone.  Some pictures are too graphic and are hard to watch.  With this picture, you got the point without all the graphics.  The acting was good. ...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
Magenuine
Aurora, CO



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watching chick flicks, an infrequent movie goer, forty something, film lover, fun loving, a movie buff, a comedy fan, into action flicks

OCT
8
2009

The Movie "The Secret Life of Bees" Is An Awesome Movie. Everyone In This World Should Watch It. It Is A Movie That Has Every Life Lesson Their Is In This Sad World We Live In; From Educational, To Love, Hate, Sadness, Fate, Happiness, Funny, Smiles, Laughs, Bad, Good, Racial Issues, Religious, mental & physical violence, & so many more. And, The Actors & Actresses They Choice To Be In This Movie Was Totally The Right Ones To Play Their parts In The Movie " The Secret Life of Bees" The Script Is Great and Tells A Great Story. But The People In The Movie Is What Made The Movie Perfect & Such A Great...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
DGKeown
Bowling Green, KY



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watching chick flicks, an infrequent movie goer, fun loving, a comedy fan, into action flicks, watching with kids, always online, busy mom

NOV
1
2009

The secret life of bees is such a really really really really good movie. I have seen my share of movies. but this movies is good. If you want to see a movie with a good story and tear jerking moments this is the movie to watch. if you looking for a lot of action this is not for you. this movie have funny moments teary eye moments and smiling holding heart moments. i would watch this movie every week. it can and will give you a better understanding of a lot of things in life. it gives you a good story about a girl and her mother her life and her father. it gives you a good story about the...

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5 star rating
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hershey88
Atlanta, GA



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forty something, a movie buff

OCT
21
2009

I read the book and just had to see the movie , I wasn`t disappointed , the movie was great, both Husband and I really enjoyed it .   We are a fan of Queen Latifah , we have seen all her movies , a bonus in The Secret Life of Bees were the stars, Jennifer Hudson, Dakota Fanning and  Alicia Keys , all were excellant in the movie.     We have told our friends about this movie and they were skeptical but watched it and they were glad they did .  I plan on watching it again , I rent movies and sometimes buy them, this is definately one I want to add to my collection which I quite a few collected...

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5 star rating
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Painteddaisey1
China Spring, TX



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fun loving

OCT
1
2009

The Secret Life of Bees is a heart warming story. It is well written and wonderfully acted.  A young girl who comes from an unhealthy dysfunctional family home is taken under the wing of and into a home of three independent women beekeepers. The women turn out to be a positive influence on her and an inspiration. Surprisingly, the young girl turns out to be the same for the three women.

This movie is a touching story that I think has a good message. Especially for women and young girls, but also men. This is an enjoyable movie if you like drama and good acting. It maybe considered a "chick-flick"...

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4 star rating
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Milkweed
Chattanooga, TN



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a movie buff

MAY
4
2009

I first read the book, The Secret Life of Bees, and loved it so much, that I had to watch the movie. They did a great job! This is a feel good movie that I highly recommend!

overview is about a little girl, Lily Owens, who  has shaped her entire life around one devastating memory - the day her mother was killed, when Lily was four. Since then, her only real companion has been the fierce-hearted black woman Rosaleen, who acts as her "stand-in-mother."

When Rosaleen insults three of the deepest racists in town, Lily knows it's time to spring them both free. When they are taken in by an eccentric...

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5 star rating
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lharper704
Rock Hill, SC



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fun loving, a movie buff, into Independent Films, a comedy fan, into action flicks

OCT
9
2009

This was an excellent movie to watch with the intire family. The strength, determination, struggles, joys, laughter, sorrow, pain, that all these Women endured throughout the entire movies shows what being strong and having faith is all about. Eventhough they had their differences they still reached out to a young girl and her maid to help them, guide them, show them, love them into knowing how to survive in this world no matter what or who stands in your way. I cried when the young man was taken and beaten up for liking a white girl. I am so glad that we have came out of those times. Every American...

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mrssnowden2009
Elizabeth City, NC



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fun loving, a movie buff, into Independent Films, a comedy fan, into action flicks

OCT
9
2009

This was an excellent movie to watch with the intire family. The strength, determination, struggles, joys, laughter, sorrow, pain, that all these Women endured throughout the entire movies shows what being strong and having faith is all about. Eventhough they had their differences they still reached out to a young girl and her maid to help them, guide them, show them, love them into knowing how to survive in this world no matter what or who stands in your way. I cried when the young man was taken and beaten up for liking a white girl. I am so glad that we have came out of those times. Every American...

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mrssnowden2009
Elizabeth City, NC



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